South Sudan
South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered on the north by Sudan; on the east by Ethiopia; on the south by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Kenya; and on the west by Central African Republic. South Sudan's diverse landscape includes vast plains and plateaus, dry and tropical savannahs, inland floodplains, and forested mountains. The Nile River system is the defining physical feature of the country, running south to north across its center, which is dominated by a large swamp known as the Sudd. South Sudan has a population of 12.7 million. Juba is the capital and largest city.
Some of the key events about South Sudan
- 1955The First Sudanese Civil War began, lasting until 1972 and causing widespread devastation
- 1983The Second Sudanese Civil War erupted, resulting in millions of deaths and displacements over two decades
- 2005The Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed, ending the Second Sudanese Civil War
- 2005A comprehensive peace agreement was signed, but implementation challenges persisted
- 2011South Sudan gained independence from Sudan, becoming the world's newest country
- 2011South Sudan gained independence but faced immediate economic and political instability
- 2012South Sudan joined the United Nations as its 193rd member state
- 2013The country's first oil pipeline was completed, boosting economic prospects
- 2013A civil war broke out, leading to severe humanitarian crises and ethnic violence
- 2014Famine was declared in parts of the country due to ongoing conflict and economic collapse
- 2015A peace agreement was signed to end the South Sudanese Civil War
- 2015A peace deal was signed but quickly collapsed, prolonging the civil war
- 2016The Transitional Government of National Unity was formed to promote reconciliation
- 2016Renewed fighting in the capital Juba displaced thousands and deepened the humanitarian crisis
- 2017The United Nations declared a famine in parts of South Sudan, affecting millions
- 2018A revitalized peace agreement was signed, further strengthening peace efforts
- 2019The country established its first-ever girls' national football team
- 2020South Sudan launched its first-ever nationwide population and housing census
- 2020Severe flooding affected over a million people, exacerbating food insecurity and displacement
- 2021The country joined the East African Community, fostering regional integration
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